Convictions, guilty pleas recorded in Henderson County Superior Court

Published: Friday, July 25, 2014 at 5:28 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, July 25, 2014 at 5:28 p.m.

One defendant was convicted of possession of stolen goods, and more than a dozen others entered guilty pleas in the two-week term of Superior Court in Henderson County that began July 14.

The most serious case heard during the session was the first-degree murder trial of Otha Ray Barefoot, which ended in a guilty verdict. Barefoot, 29, shot and killed 59-year-old Paul Allen Bradish at Smiley's Flea Market on Feb. 26, 2012.

u In addition, a jury found Charles Paris guilty of felony possession of stolen goods and obtaining property by false pretense, according to a news release from District Attorney Greg Newman's office.

After his conviction, Paris pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon, three additional counts of obtaining property by false pretense, and two additional counts of possession of stolen goods, and breaking and entering, the release states.

Paris was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Tommy Davis to at least 27 months to a maximum of 51 months, followed by three years of probation. Paris will have an additional 20- to 42-month sentence to serve if he violates any term of probation.

u Michael Thompson, who was initially charged in 2013 with felony child abuse after a 10-month-old girl left in his care was found with severe injuries, was sentenced to 76 to 105 months for child abuse causing serious bodily injury. Thompson is the child's father.

About 11:30 p.m. this past August, an officer was conducting a traffic stop when a vehicle approached and stopped in the roadway. The officer could hear a female screaming inside the vehicle about an infant being hurt and needing an ambulance.

The infant's mother said she had gone to pick up food and received a call from Thompson indicating the infant had fallen and hit her head, the Henderson County Sheriff's Office said in a news release on Aug. 29, 2013. The officer immediately called EMS to respond because the injuries looked severe, the release says. The infant was taken to Mission Hospital and was in critical condition.

Judge Davis also sentenced the following defendants who entered voluntary guilty pleas, according to Friday's release:

u Philip Chrisman will serve 50 to 72 months in prison for conspiracy to sell/deliver schedule 2 drugs and accessory after the fact to assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill.

--Columbus Webb was sentenced to 75 to 102 months in prison for habitual felon, breaking and entering, and larceny.

<p>One defendant was convicted of possession of stolen goods, and more than a dozen others entered guilty pleas in the two-week term of Superior Court in Henderson County that began July 14.</p><p>The most serious case heard during the session was the first-degree murder trial of Otha Ray Barefoot, which ended in a guilty verdict. Barefoot, 29, shot and killed 59-year-old Paul Allen Bradish at Smiley's Flea Market on Feb. 26, 2012.</p><p>u In addition, a jury found Charles Paris guilty of felony possession of stolen goods and obtaining property by false pretense, according to a news release from District Attorney Greg Newman's office. </p><p>After his conviction, Paris pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon, three additional counts of obtaining property by false pretense, and two additional counts of possession of stolen goods, and breaking and entering, the release states.</p><p>Paris was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Tommy Davis to at least 27 months to a maximum of 51 months, followed by three years of probation. Paris will have an additional 20- to 42-month sentence to serve if he violates any term of probation.</p><p>Assistant district attorneys Heather Payne Brittain and Michael Bender prosecuted Paris, who was represented by attorney Roy Neill. </p><p>u Michael Thompson, who was initially charged in 2013 with felony child abuse after a 10-month-old girl left in his care was found with severe injuries, was sentenced to 76 to 105 months for child abuse causing serious bodily injury. Thompson is the child's father. </p><p>About 11:30 p.m. this past August, an officer was conducting a traffic stop when a vehicle approached and stopped in the roadway. The officer could hear a female screaming inside the vehicle about an infant being hurt and needing an ambulance.</p><p>The infant's mother said she had gone to pick up food and received a call from Thompson indicating the infant had fallen and hit her head, the Henderson County Sheriff's Office said in a news release on Aug. 29, 2013. The officer immediately called EMS to respond because the injuries looked severe, the release says. The infant was taken to Mission Hospital and was in critical condition. </p><p>Judge Davis also sentenced the following defendants who entered voluntary guilty pleas, according to Friday's release:</p><p>u Philip Chrisman will serve 50 to 72 months in prison for conspiracy to sell/deliver schedule 2 drugs and accessory after the fact to assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill.</p><p>--Columbus Webb was sentenced to 75 to 102 months in prison for habitual felon, breaking and entering, and larceny.</p><p>--Paul Duncan, 44 to 65 months for habitual felon, breaking and entering, larceny, possession of schedule 2 drugs.</p><p>--Margaret Gibbs, 37 to 54 months active sentence for conspiracy to traffick methamphetamine.</p><p>--Prudencio Rodriguez, 21 to 44 months and 150 days for manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a felon and assault on a child under the age of 12.</p><p>--Nicholas Tefft, 19 to 32 months for possession of precursor chemicals to manufacture drugs.</p><p>--Robert Delau, 42 to 70 months for habitual driving while impaired.</p><p>--John Johnstone, 6 to 17 months for obstruction of justice.</p><p>--Jessie DeJesus, 9 to 20 months for larceny of a motor vehicle.</p><p>--Joshua Estes, 59 to 80 months for habitual felon, obtaining property by false pretense, breaking and entering, possession of a stolen motor vehicle.</p><p>--Chris Pressley, 24 to 28 months for conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine.</p><p>Several other defendants also entered guilty pleas and received probationary sentences.</p><p>The next term of Superior Court in Henderson County for criminal cases will begin on Sept. 22.</p>